1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 29 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 1 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Rover Vitesse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover Vitesse | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Vitesse | Juke |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
