2001 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 BMW 520.
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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 520 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
