2002 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 32 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, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Aceca | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1635 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 |
