1942 Peugeot 202 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 788 kg more than 1942 Peugeot 202. 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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1942 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1942 Peugeot 202 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:
| 1942 Peugeot 202 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 202 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1133 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
