1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 486 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Centurion | P5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |