1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Forester |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
