2000 Rover 45 vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 2000 Rover 45 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 45 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 45 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 BMW 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 BMW 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Rover 45, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Rover 45 (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 45 | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 45 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
