1982 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1982 BMW 323 is newer by 11 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 418 kg more than 1982 BMW 323.
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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 323 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 323 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |