1941 Maserati 4 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1941 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1941 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Maserati 4 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | 4 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1638 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |