1958 Rover P5 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 55 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1010 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P5 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | P5 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2745 mm |
