1998 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 195 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 330 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
