2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 162 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Lumina | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2820 mm |
