2012 Lexus IS vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
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 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Lexus | Rover |
| Model | IS | P5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 416 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |
