1959 Rover P4 vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 TVR Tasmin (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Rover | TVR |
| Model | P4 | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
