1998 Rover 400 vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2001 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400.
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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
