1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Rover 3.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
