1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 802 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 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | 3.5 Litre | X5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2934 mm |