1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 285 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Impala | P4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |