1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 643 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Fleetwood | P5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2820 mm |
