1996 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Rover P6. 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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 318 | P6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |