2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ascari | Rover |
| Model | KZ1 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2830 mm |
