2005 Audi A6 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 43 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (218 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A6 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
