1998 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Rover P5. 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 730 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
