1959 Rover P4 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Rover | Holden |
| Model | P4 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
