2008 Honda Accord vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 58 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1950 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | P4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
