1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 144 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Gloria | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Gloria | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3531 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
