1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 BMW 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500.
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, 1955 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 1500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |