1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | 2105 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2820 mm |
