1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2000 Tata Estate

To start off, 2000 Tata Estate is newer by 29 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) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 2 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Estate. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Estate. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Estate 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 2000 Tata Estate
Make Rover Tata
Model 3.5 Litre Estate
Year Released 1971 2000
Engine Size 3532 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 67 HP
Torque 276 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1638 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2830 mm


 

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