1981 BMW 725 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4.
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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 725 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
