2012 Infiniti M vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 103 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Infiniti M | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Infiniti | Rover |
Model | M | P5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1823 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |