1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 140 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |