1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 13 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 30 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 5 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 1984 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
