1996 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1954 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, 1996 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 520 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
