1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |