1995 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 335 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 330 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 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 | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
