2007 BMW 335 vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1989 Rover Montego. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Montego.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 335 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
