1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 29 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 16 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Rover 3.5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Rover 3.5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3.5 | Will |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
