1984 Rover 3500 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 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 60 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Rover 3500 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 1984 Rover 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover 3500 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
