1962 Rover P5 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 50 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 853 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 2012 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Rover | GMC |
| Model | P5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |
