2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Frontier | P5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |