1966 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 1971 Rover P5B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (425 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 117 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Corvette.

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. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1966 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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