1996 BMW 725 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1958 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 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 725 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
