1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Commodore 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:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Commodore | P5 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |