2007 BMW 116 vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 116 | P6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |