1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 169 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Chevelle | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
