1980 Buick Estate vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 580 kg more than 1958 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Estate | P4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 188 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 |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |