1996 BMW 545 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1974 Rover 3.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 545 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |