1958 Rover P5 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Rover P5 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |