1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1953 Rover P4

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1953 Rover P4
Make BMW Rover
Model Dinan P4
Year Released 1995 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 2638 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 187 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2830 mm


 

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