1990 BMW 316 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 33 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 316 | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |