1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
