1997 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 582 kg more than 1998 Rover 400. 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, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Trans Sport | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1702 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |
