1968 Nissan President vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | President | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
