1979 Buick Century vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 23 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Century | P4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |