1992 Rover 100 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 580 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1423 mm |
