1988 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 Rover 600.
Because 1988 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
