1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 15 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Rover |
Model | Valiant | P4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |