1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 233 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 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | XJ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3032 mm |
