2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |
