1964 Rover P5 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 37 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P5 | 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | P5 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
