1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 1971 Rover 2000

To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is newer by 8 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 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.

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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.

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