1959 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Rover | Audi |
| Model | P4 | S5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
