1962 Rover P5 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 49 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 119 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
