1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 25 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Rover |
Model | Volare | P4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |