1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 40 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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 M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | M250 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
