1979 Porsche 924 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 17 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 541 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 924 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 924 | P5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 45 L |