1996 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 195 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325. 1971 Rover P5B 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. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 325 | 1971 Rover P5B | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 325 | P5B |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |