1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow and 1970 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Rover P5B is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Rover P5B. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1970 Daihatsu Fellow has manual transmission. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Daihatsu Fellow 1970 Rover P5B
Make Daihatsu Rover
Model Fellow P5B
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Size 356 cc 3528 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 33 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 38 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 495 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 3000 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1300 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2100 mm 2820 mm


 

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