1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 28 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
Model | Cutlass | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |