1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Fiat 128 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 818 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 128 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2820 mm |
