1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 677 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3001 mm |
