1971 Rover P6 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Rover P6. 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 P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P6 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P6 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
