2009 BMW 550 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500. 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 550 | 3500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3532 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |