1990 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 20 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 525 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.
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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Rover | Cadillac |
| Model | 400 | BLS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
