1995 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 330 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |