1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 13 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
