1959 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
