1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1968 Nissan Gloria and 1968 Rover 2000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Rover 2000 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1968 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Gloria | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Gloria | 2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3532 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |