2004 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 33 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 387 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.
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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 745 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 745 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 276 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2820 mm |