1990 Rover 400 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 229 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
