1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 105 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | GTO | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
