1956 Buick 40 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Rover P5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | 40 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
