1972 Rover P5B vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1972 Rover P5B is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 310 kg more than 1964 Rover P6. 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, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1964 Rover P6 has manual transmission. 1964 Rover P6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover P5B | 1964 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P5B | P6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
