1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 610 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 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3020 mm |
