1962 Rover P5 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 45 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 315 kg more than 1962 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| 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 | 119 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
