1994 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 24 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 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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