1958 DKW 600 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW 600 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 1958 DKW 600. (30 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW 600.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 DKW 600, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW 600. (57 Nm). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW 600. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1958 DKW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 DKW 600 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:
1958 DKW 600 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | DKW | Rover |
Model | 600 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 671 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 276 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |