1974 Rover 3.5 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 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 358 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2008 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Rover 3.5 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Rover | Ascari |
| Model | 3.5 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2636 mm |
