1976 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 630 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
