1973 Rover P5B vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B.
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 P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P5B | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
