1963 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, both 1963 BMW 700 and 1963 Rover P5 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 700 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
