1959 Rover P5 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
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, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P5 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | P5 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |