1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Rover P6. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P6 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
