1993 BMW 518 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 35 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 BMW 518.
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, 1993 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 518 | P4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |