2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 911 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Caterham | Rover |
Model | 7 | P4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |