1972 Rover P5B vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 40 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti EX weights approximately 112 kg more than 1972 Rover P5B. 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover P5B | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Rover | Infiniti |
| Model | P5B | EX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2799 mm |
