1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
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 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has manual transmission. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 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.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 350 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |