1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1975 Austin 1800 is newer by 4 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 448 kg more than 1975 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre 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 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin 1800, 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin 1800 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | 1800 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |