1971 Rover P6 vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, 1973 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 1973 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1973 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 P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover P6 | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Rover | Rover |
Model | P6 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |