2006 BMW 118 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 118 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
