1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre 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 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75, 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 75. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1999 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 1999 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1999 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | 75 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
