1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Rover 100 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 740 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
