2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | MM Roadster | P5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
