2009 BMW 523 vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1968 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Rover 2000. 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, 1968 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1968 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1968 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 523 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
