2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
