2003 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 48 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 BMW 318.
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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 318 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 52 L |
