1993 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 BMW M3.
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 M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M3 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
