2008 BMW 525 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1953 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
