1958 BMW 600 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 600 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2830 mm |
