1969 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 319 kg more than 1953 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Grand Prix | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
