1996 BMW 545 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1951 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 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 545 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
