1971 Rover P5B vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Rover P5B. 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P5B | 2000 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5B | 320 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
