1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 220 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
