1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 1600 | P4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |