1973 Rover 2000 vs. 1973 ZIL 114
To start off, both 1973 Rover 2000 and 1973 ZIL 114 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1973 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1885 kg more than 1973 Rover 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 2000 | 1973 ZIL 114 | |
Make | Rover | ZIL |
Model | 2000 | 114 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 3180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3770 mm |