1972 Jaguar E Type vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1972 Jaguar E Type is newer by 1 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type 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 108 kg more than 1972 Jaguar E Type.
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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1972 Jaguar E Type has manual transmission. 1972 Jaguar E Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar E Type | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | E Type | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |