1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 372 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3650 mm |
