1990 Rover 400 vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 21 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 259 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rover 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
