1992 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 8 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 850 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 298 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |