1994 Hyundai Marcia vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 31 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Marcia.
Because 1963 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Marcia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Marcia | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Marcia | P5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
