1959 Rover P5 vs. 1993 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1993 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 34 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, 1993 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 16 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 1993 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2365 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
