1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 40 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Euro 1 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1620 mm |
