1957 Rover P4 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4.
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 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P4 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
