2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 35 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 153 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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, 2006 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Z4 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
