1997 Rover 400 vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 400 would be higher. Both 1997 Rover 400 and 2001 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Rover 400 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |