1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 39 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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 322 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Rover | Dodge |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3078 mm |
