1972 Rover P5B vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B 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 62 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 428 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corona 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5B | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
