1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 36 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 397 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Rover 3.5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 3.5 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
