1995 Rover 200 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 200 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
