1955 Rover P4 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Rover P4 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P4 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |
