1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 598 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
