1996 BMW 325 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1996 BMW 325.
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 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 325 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 325 | P5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |