2008 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 42 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 320 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| 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 | 161 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1460 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
