1995 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 330 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
