1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 526 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 914 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
