1977 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 530 | P5 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |