1993 BMW M3 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 60 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
