2007 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
