2008 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 318 | P5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |