1996 Rover 400 vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2000 Toyota Avensis (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 400 | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
