1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 133 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | C |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
