1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 9 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster 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, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 2000 | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 2000 | 164 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3350 mm |