1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | C |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
