1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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 125 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Baja |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
