2009 BMW 125 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 125 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
