1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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, 2006 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 BMW 320.
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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Rover | BMW |
Model | 3.5 Litre | 320 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |