1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1971 Rover P5B | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 928 | P5B |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |