UK vs United Kingdom — 1968 vs 1968
| P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe | P6 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 144 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 3,528 cc | 3,528 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 11.7 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 110 mph | 117 mph |
| ¼ Mile | — | 17.2 sec |
| Weight | 3,858 lbs | 2,976 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Units Produced | 9,099 | 322,302 |
| Value (Excellent) | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Rarity | 6/10 | 4/10 |
This matchup is remarkably close. The 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe offers more power, greater rarity, stronger collectibility, while the 1968 Rover P6 3500 counters with quicker acceleration, higher top speed, lighter weight. Neither holds a decisive advantage, making this a true enthusiast's dilemma. Your choice ultimately depends on which driving philosophy resonates more with you.
Within the Rover stable, the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe and 1968 Rover P6 3500 represent different approaches to performance and purpose. Both carry the Rover badge, yet each carves out its own distinct identity. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe producing 160 hp and the 1968 Rover P6 3500 delivering 144 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Rover P5B uses a V8 OHV displacing 3,528 cc, while the Rover P6 relies on a V8 OHV (Buick-derived aluminium) with 3,528 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1968 Rover P6 3500 edges ahead at 10.1 seconds versus 11.7 seconds. The Rover P6 carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 882 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 9,099 units built, the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe is considerably scarcer than the Rover P6's 322,302 examples.