1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, both vehicles can yield 153 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Caterham | Rover |
Model | C21 | P4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |