1998 Rover 400 vs. 2009 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2009 Lancia Musa is newer by 11 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa.
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, 2009 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400. 2009 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 2009 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Rover | Lancia |
| Model | 400 | Musa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
