2009 BMW 125 vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1971 Rover P6. 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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 125 | P6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
