1975 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 510 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1973 Rover P5B | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 316 | P5B |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |