1959 Rover P5 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 52 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, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P5 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | P5 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |