1999 Mahindra Bolero vs. 1973 Rover P5B

To start off, 1999 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B.

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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra Bolero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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