1956 Rover P4 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 55 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P4 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
