1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Comodoro | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
