1970 Rover P5B vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 43 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 291 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.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Rover P5B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | P5B | XJ |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3032 mm |
