1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 454 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1953 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1953 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Rover |
Model | Deauville | P4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |