1988 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 520 | P5B |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |