2000 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
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, 2000 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Aceca | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |
