1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 75 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 2000 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 2000 | 240 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |