1997 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 110 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW 730 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:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 730 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
