2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5.
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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 911 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | P5 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 218 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |