1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 25 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 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 145 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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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