2002 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 330 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
