2007 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 328 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
