1998 Nissan Laurel vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 43 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Nissan Laurel.
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 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Laurel | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Laurel | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
