1970 Rover P5B vs. 2007 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Reno is newer by 37 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Reno. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Reno. 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, 2007 Suzuki Reno, 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Reno. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2007 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P5B | Reno |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
