1994 Rover 100 vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1994 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
