1998 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 12 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube 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, 2010 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Cube |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
