2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 32 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 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 29 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Lumina | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1635 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |