2001 BMW Compact vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Compact | P4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
