1969 Abarth 2000 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 2000 (221 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 965 kg more than 1969 Abarth 2000.
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. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1969 Abarth 2000 has manual transmission. 1969 Abarth 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 2000 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 2000 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2820 mm |
