1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 67 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.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Rover | Cadillac |
Model | 3.5 Litre | CTS |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 74.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |