1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Rover | Venturi |
| Model | 3.5 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
