1978 Volvo 164 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 19 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5.
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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Volvo 164 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Volvo | Rover |
Model | 164 | P5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2820 mm |