1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 151 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
