1990 Renault Alpine vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Alpine | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
