1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 398 kg more than 1962 Rover P5. 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | P5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
