1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. 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 743 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |