1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Intrepid and 1996 Rover 800 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Rover 800. 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, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (305 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Intrepid | 1996 Rover 800 | |
Make | Dodge | Rover |
Model | Intrepid | 800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3228 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |