1980 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Rover 2000 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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, 1969 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 316 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
