2007 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 36 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 243 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 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:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 320 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
