1993 Rover 800 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1993 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Rover 800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 800 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 800 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
