1971 Rover P6 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 217 kg more than 1971 Rover P6. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P6 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | P6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2685 mm |
