1996 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 840 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
