2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Silverado | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2820 mm |
