1990 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Bravada | P5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
