1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 450 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
