1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400.
Because 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1998 Rover 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | Fleetwood | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2560 mm |