1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 35 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Rover 3.5 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3.5 | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2620 mm |