1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Porsche 356 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 356 | P5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |