1974 Rover 2000 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1974 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 919 kg more than 1974 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 2000. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1974 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1974 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Rover 2000 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 2000 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1976 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3550 mm |
