2009 BMW 125 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 25 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 105 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 125 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 215 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
