1959 BMW 503 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 3 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 120 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 503 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |