2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5.
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 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Rainier | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
