1954 BMW 502 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1954 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1954 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 502 | P5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |