1995 Porsche 965 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 965 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 965 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2820 mm |
