2007 BMW 328 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 34 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 328 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
