1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lotus Esprit | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Esprit | P4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 52 L |
