2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 53 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Because 1959 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Cee'd | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Cee'd | P5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
