2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Rover P5B | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P5B |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |