2008 BMW M6 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 54 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 605 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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M6 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
