1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 36 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Avanti | Rover |
| Model | Avanti | P5B |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
