1996 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
