1997 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1956 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, 1997 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 318 | P4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |