1996 BMW 540 vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 1 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 540 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
