1988 BMW 535 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 535 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
