1997 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1997 Holden Statesman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 118 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman.
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 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Statesman | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Statesman | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |