1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 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 (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | GTO | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 52 L |
