2009 BMW 328 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 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 328 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 328 | 3500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |