2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1128 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Defender | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
