1974 Citroen Dyane vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 841 kg more than 1974 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Rover 3500 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 1984 Rover 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen Dyane | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Dyane | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |
