1959 BMW 700 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 2 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, 1957 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1957 Rover P4 (138 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 700 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2830 mm |
