2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Borrego | P5B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
