1990 Rover 400 vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 13 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Rover | Xedos |
| Model | 400 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
