1959 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa 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 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 301 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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, 2011 Nissan Versa, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | P4 | Versa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
