2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Silverado | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |
