1964 Rover P6 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P6 | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | P6 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
