2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | C | P5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
