1958 Rover P5 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P5 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
