1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | P5B |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
