1988 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1988 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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, 1988 BMW 320 (150 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 320 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 320 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
