1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 2000 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
