2008 Honda Element vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 372 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element, 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Element | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
