1963 Rover 2000 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 234 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Rover 2000 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | 2000 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |