1971 Rover P6 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 40 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 2 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover P6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P6 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P6 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |
