1959 Rover P4 vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3.
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, 2002 BMW Z3 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P4 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |
