2007 BMW 523 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 23 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 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 523 | 3500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |