1964 Rover P5 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P5 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | P5 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 82 L |
