1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 115 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. 1981 Toyota Crown 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. 1981 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 2000 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |