2007 Honda Accord vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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. Both 2007 Honda Accord and 1962 Rover P5 are equipped with a 2,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1962 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
