2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | P4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |