1979 Triumph TR7 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 22 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Triumph TR7 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Triumph | Rover |
| Model | TR7 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
