2005 BMW 535 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,428 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 BMW 535 (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 535 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
