1956 Rover P4 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | P4 | 330 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |