1970 Rover P5B vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic 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.

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