1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 365 kg more than 1950 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | P4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
