1994 Plymouth Breeze vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 35 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, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Breeze.
Because 1959 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 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze, 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 Plymouth Breeze (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Plymouth Breeze | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Plymouth | Rover |
Model | Breeze | P5 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 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 | 1420 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |