1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 40 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 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 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | 3.5 Litre | 535 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |