1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Bluebird and 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 643 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1971 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1971 Nissan Bluebird 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:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Bluebird | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
