2007 BMW 116 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 53 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 116 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
