1974 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Fairlady | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Fairlady | P4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |