1996 Nissan Crew vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew.
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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Crew | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Crew | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
