1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 498 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1965 Sunbeam Tiger | |
| Make | Rover | Sunbeam |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Tiger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2190 mm |
