1973 Rover P5B vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 39 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 248 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Rover P5B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5B | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3710 mm |
