1968 Nissan President vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 11 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 225 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | President | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
