1977 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 20 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 BMW 320 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 320 | P4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |