1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
