2004 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 38 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, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 325 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1495 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
