2004 Rover 75 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
