1959 Rover P4 vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, 2008 Renault Logan is newer by 49 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 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Renault Logan, 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 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2008 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Rover | Renault |
| Model | P4 | Logan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
