Rover 400 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Rover 400 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 400 engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 400 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 400 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 400) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 200 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 400 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
| Rover 400 is 11 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Rover 400 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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