1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 370 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
