1990 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 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 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 520 | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |