1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 500 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
