UK vs UK — 1963 vs 1968
| P6 3500 V8 | P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 144 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 3,528 cc | 3,528 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 9.2 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 110 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 17.0 sec | — |
| Weight | 2,954 lbs | 3,858 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,641 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Length | 4,483 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Units Produced | 322,302 | 9,099 |
| Value (Excellent) | $40,000 | $35,000 |
| Collectibility | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 4/10 | 6/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1963 Rover P6 3500 V8 brings quicker acceleration, higher top speed, lighter weight to the table, and the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe answers with more power, greater rarity, stronger collectibility. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Rover has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1963 Rover P6 3500 V8 with the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1963 Rover P6 3500 V8 producing 144 hp and the 1968 Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Coupe delivering 160 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1963 Rover P6 3500 V8 edges ahead at 9.2 seconds versus 11.7 seconds. The Rover P6 carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 904 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.