2007 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | P5B |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3527 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
