1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 30 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 67 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 773 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2001 Smart Roadster 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 | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
