1996 Honda Today vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Today | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
