1970 Rover P5B vs. 2004 Saturn L
To start off, 2004 Saturn L is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Saturn L. 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, 2004 Saturn L, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2004 Saturn L | |
| Make | Rover | Saturn |
| Model | P5B | L |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
