1990 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 32 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, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 520 | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |