1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 1 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Chevelle | P6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
