1994 Rover 100 vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 12 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 890 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
