1984 Rover 3500 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 578 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Rover 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover 3500 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 3500 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
