1992 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 1996 Rover 800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
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, 1996 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Achieva | 800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
