1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Rover 25
To start off, 2008 Rover 25 is newer by 35 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 25 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Because 1973 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Porsche 911 | 2008 Rover 25 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | 25 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |