2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Ram | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
