1990 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 395 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | B |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
