2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 46 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | Carrera GT | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 52 L |
