1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1959 Rover P5

To start off, 1963 Steyr 700C is newer by 4 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, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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