1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 325 kg more than 1957 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | P4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
