1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 5 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Coronet | P5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
