1969 Buick GS vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 220 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | GS | P5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
