1959 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 52 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 2011 Dodge Durango 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. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Rover | Dodge |
| Model | P4 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |
