1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 29 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 3.5 Litre | S80 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 276 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2776 mm |