1987 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1840 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |
