2005 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 330 | P5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |