1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 298 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | 3.5 Litre | 118 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |