1948 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Buick 40 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | 40 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1638 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
