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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 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 490 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 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 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 | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
