1991 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 824 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Porsche 911 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | P6 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 1098 Nm | 274 Nm |
Top Speed | 361 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 Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |