1984 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | M6 | P5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 219 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |