2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 763 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 837 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lotec | Rover |
| Model | C 1000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
