2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Armada | P5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 54 L |