2001 Lexus IS vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
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, 2001 Lexus IS (298 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2001 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2001 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lexus IS | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Lexus | Rover |
Model | IS | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 276 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |