1995 Acura Legend vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 32 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
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, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1963 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1963 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Acura | Rover |
| Model | Legend | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
