1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Esprit | P4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 52 L |