1994 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1956 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
