1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Super 90 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 63 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi Super 90 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi Super 90 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:
1970 Audi Super 90 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Audi | Rover |
Model | Super 90 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 276 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |