1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 930 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
