1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 305 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | P6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
