2009 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 320 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
