1964 Rover P5 vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 48 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P5 | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Rover | Lancia |
| Model | P5 | Musa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |
