2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | 300 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
