2007 GMC Savana vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
2007 GMC Savana | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | GMC | Rover |
Model | Savana | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2820 mm |