2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
Make | Caterham | Rover |
Model | 7 | P6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 235 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 | 460 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |