1997 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 13 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. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 400 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
