2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Tracker | P4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
