1959 Rover P5 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P5 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P5 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |