1993 BMW 840 vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 840 | P6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
