2005 BMW 730 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1950 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 730 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |
