1970 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 12 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1970 Daihatsu Consorte | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
Model | Consorte | P5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 63 L |