1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 27 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 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 905 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus 340 R has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus 340 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | 340 R | P5B |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2820 mm |
