2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 38 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, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire 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 66 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | Crossfire | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
