1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000.
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 @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
