1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 41 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 112 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 2012 Audi RS5 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, 2012 Audi RS5 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi RS5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi RS5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Rover | Audi |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | RS5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2751 mm |
