2007 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 740 | P5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |