1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
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. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1980 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Camaro | P5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |