1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Rover Metro were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 BMW M3 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 1990 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro, 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M3 | Metro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
