1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 690 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Tazz |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 276 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |