1997 GAZ 3110 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GAZ 3110 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | GAZ | Rover |
| Model | 3110 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
