1998 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 318 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |