1959 Rover P4 vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 35 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P4 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
