2009 BMW 120 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1950 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 120 | P4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |