1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Camaro | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |