2008 Honda NSX vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | NSX | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
