1972 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 957 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic, 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Civic | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |