1959 Rover P5 vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-V.
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 CR-V, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V. 2011 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | P5 | CR-V |
| 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 | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
