1959 Rover P5 vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 41 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, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 456 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 2000 Tata Safari 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, 2000 Tata Safari 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | P5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
