1977 Rover 2600 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 147 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600.
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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Rover 2600 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Condor |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2596 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |