1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown 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 52 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3.5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
