1962 Rover P5 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | P5 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
