1993 Rover 200 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 545 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 200 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
