1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 40 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 561 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3.5 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
