1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 28 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | V6 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
