1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 63 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2260 mm |
