1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4501 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2639 mm |
