1993 BMW 856 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, both 1993 BMW 856 and 1993 Rover 100 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 856 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
