1971 Rover P6 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1971 Rover P6 and 1971 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P6 | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | P6 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
