2008 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 320 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |