1994 Rover 400 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 274 kg more than 1994 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 400 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
