1995 Rover 400 vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Acura ILX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ILX (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ILX should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 400.
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, 2013 Acura ILX (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ILX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 400 | 2013 Acura ILX | |
| Make | Rover | Acura |
| Model | 400 | ILX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1794 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
