1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3.5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 276 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |