1984 Rover 3500 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 138 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Rover 3500 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 3500 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |