1996 Porsche Boxster vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche Boxster | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | Boxster | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |
