1981 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 22 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 108 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | P5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |
