2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 53 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 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Exige | P4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 875 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |