1959 BMW 503 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 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 69 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1958 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 503 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |