1989 Audi 90 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1989 Audi 90 is newer by 18 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, 1989 Audi 90 (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 418 kg more than 1989 Audi 90.
Because 1989 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 90. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 90. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi 90 has manual transmission. 1989 Audi 90 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:
1989 Audi 90 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Audi | Rover |
Model | 90 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |