2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 625 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Rover |
| Model | Liberty | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |
