1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 233 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Camaro | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |