1995 BMW S3 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | S3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
