1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 19 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Volare | P4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
