2005 BMW 750 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1958 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4. 2005 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
