1973 Porsche 911 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2820 mm |
