1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 930 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
