1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 33 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, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
