1990 Ford Orion vs. 2002 Rover 25
To start off, 2002 Rover 25 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Rover 25. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 25.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2002 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Orion | 25 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
