1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
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 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3.5 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
