1973 Rover P5B vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 1976 Volvo 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 250 kg more than 1976 Volvo 240. 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 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | P5B | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 3526 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |
