1994 BMW 740 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 740 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
