1966 Rover P5 vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Rover P5 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P5 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
