1991 Rover 400 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1991 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 770 kg more than 1991 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Rover 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 400. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 400. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1991 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1991 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 400 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |
