1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 7 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.
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 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Starlet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1289 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |