1984 Rover 3500 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Rover 3500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3500 | SL |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |