2007 BMW 740 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 33 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1974 Rover 3.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 740 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
