2009 BMW 320 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 57 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 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 320 | P4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |