1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Argento Viva has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Argento Viva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Argento Viva | P5B |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
