1990 BMW 525 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1952 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 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
