1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1957 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Caprice | P4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
