1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1951 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 928 | P4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |