2006 BMW 530 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1956 Rover P4.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 530 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2636 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
