2002 BMW 760 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 760 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
