1995 Rover 214 vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 214. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 214 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1995 Rover 214. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 214. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 913 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.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Rover 214. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 214 | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Rover | Audi |
| Model | 214 | A7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2914 mm |
