2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 360 kg more than 1951 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
