1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 213 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
