1964 Rover P5 vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 46 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P5 | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P5 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
