1990 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 320 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 236 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 BMW 320 (224 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 320 | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |