1959 Rover P4 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 42 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 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
