1998 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | NSX | P5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |