1998 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1955 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 730 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1745 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
