1999 Audi S8 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 28 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Audi S8 (331 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1999 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 1999 Audi S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | S8 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
