1994 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 730 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
