1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | P5 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
