1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Camaro | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |