1996 Rover 200 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
