2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 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 | 1078 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
