1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 535 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.
Because 1958 Rover P5 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 1958 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
Model | Toronado | P5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 63 L |