1971 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | Touring | 3500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |