1992 Rover 100 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 755 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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
