1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 15 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Coronet | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
