1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1954 Vauxhall Cresta has manual transmission. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 3.5 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
