1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 924 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |