1959 Rover P5 vs. 2002 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2002 Subaru Impreza is newer by 43 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2002 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2002 Subaru Impreza 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2002 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P5 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
