2009 BMW 535 vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1969 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1969 Rover 2000.
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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 535 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
