1954 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1954 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | P4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2228 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
