1995 Porsche 928 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 928 (500 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 928 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 928 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5395 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
