2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 680 kg more than 1964 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Express | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 52 L |
