1970 Rover P5B vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 41 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 486 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 704 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | P5B | SL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2066 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
