1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, 1997 Rover 400 is newer by 26 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 38 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400.
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, 1997 Rover 400, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 400 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 | 1997 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | 400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
