1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Blazer | P5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
