2005 Infiniti M vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Infiniti | Rover |
| Model | M | P5B |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
