1992 BMW 332 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 332 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
