2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |