1995 Porsche 911 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 911 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | P4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 52 L |