1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 16 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 335 kg more than 1954 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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | GTO | P4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6548 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |