2012 BMW 535 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 46 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 115 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 535 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 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 | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
