1963 Rover P6 vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 435 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Rover P6 | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | P6 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |