1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1970 Rover 3.5 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevelle (678 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Chevelle | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
