2004 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 50 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 65 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, 1954 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 316 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 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 | 175 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
