2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 50 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 244 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.
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 Jeep Liberty (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jeep | Rover |
| Model | Liberty | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
