1973 Rover P5B vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
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, both vehicles can yield 295 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover P5B | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Rover | Holden |
Model | P5B | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 3526 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |