1996 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, both 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 267 kg more than 1996 Rover 800.
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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. 1996 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1996 Rover 800 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Trans Sport | 800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1702 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |