1959 Rover P5 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra. 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
