1963 Rover 2000 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000. 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, 2011 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Rover 2000 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
