2008 Rover 75 vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

Because 1971 Rover P5B is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover P5B. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 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.

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