2011 Kia Borrego vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 54 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), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Borrego | P4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 52 L |
