1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 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 46 more horse power than 1978 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 587 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph TR7. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1978 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1978 Triumph TR7 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 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Rover | Triumph |
Model | 3.5 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2170 mm |