1995 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 25 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Acura | Rover |
| Model | NSX | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2820 mm |
