1996 BMW 540 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 BMW 540.
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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 540 | 75 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |