1996 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
Because 1966 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 1966 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | P5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
