1986 Porsche 911 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 911 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
