1968 Rover 2000 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Rover 2000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Rover 2000.
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 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Rover 2000 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 2000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
