1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Esprit | P4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
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 | 286 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 52 L |