1994 BMW 735 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1955 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 735 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 735 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| 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 | 1820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
