1959 Rover P4 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1959 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
