1971 Rover P5B vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 973 kg more than 1971 Rover P5B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P5B | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | P5B | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2946 mm |
