1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 21 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 334 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.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Trail Duster | P4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
