1959 Rover P4 vs. 1999 Suzuki X90
To start off, 1999 Suzuki X90 is newer by 40 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, 1999 Suzuki X90 (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki X90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1999 Suzuki X90.
Because 1999 Suzuki X90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki X90 will offer significantly more control. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki X90. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki X90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1999 Suzuki X90 | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P4 | X90 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
