1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Camaro | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4958 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |