2008 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
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 Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 316 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |