2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 356 kg more than 1962 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 Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 45 L |
