1972 Rover P5B vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover P5B | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P5B | 760 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
