1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 37 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 374 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3310 mm |