1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 622 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Euro 1 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
