1966 Lamborghini Flying Star vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,939 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
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, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Flying Star | P4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3939 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
