1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 Rover P5. 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 500 | P5 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |