1962 Rover P5 vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 BMW 645.
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, 2007 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 2007 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2007 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5 | 645 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
