1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 35 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Rover | Ascari |
| Model | 2000 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2636 mm |
