1995 BMW CLS vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS 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 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5.
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, 1970 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | CLS | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 276 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |