1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2640 mm |
