1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover Vitesse | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Vitesse | Model F |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2240 mm |
