1975 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 320 | P4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |