1995 BMW CLS vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500.
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 3500 (298 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | CLS | 3500 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |