2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 837 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Express | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Express | P5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |