2007 Renault Espace vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 212 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Espace | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |