1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 672 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Elise | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Elise | P4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |