2005 BMW 750 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 750 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
