1995 Audi A4 vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, both 1995 Audi A4 and 1995 Rover 214 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Rover 214. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 214. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi A4 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1995 Rover 214. 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, 1995 Audi A4 (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A4 | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A4 | 214 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
