1958 Rover P5 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 54 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, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1958 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P5 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
