1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1963 Rover P6 has manual transmission. 1963 Rover P6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | P6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
