1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 39 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 9 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 264 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. 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, 2012 Hyundai i30, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Rover | Hyundai |
Model | 3.5 Litre | i30 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1371 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |