1987 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 320 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1218 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
