2006 BMW 325 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 52 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 61 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, 2006 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 325 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
