2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 49 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Sportage | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2820 mm |
