2005 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 530 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
