2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
