1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 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 | 1518 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
