2007 BMW 320 vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 320 | Rockette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
