1952 BMW 501 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, both 1952 BMW 501 and 1952 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. 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.
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1952 BMW 501 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 501 | P4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |