1975 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 BMW 316.
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, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 316 | P4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |