2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1952 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Z4 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
