2008 BMW 335 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 50 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 2008 BMW 335 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. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 335 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
