1998 BMW 845 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 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 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 845 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
