1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 39 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1954 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 928 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |
