1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1999 Rover 400
To start off, both 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 1999 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 438 kg more than 1999 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 400. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1999 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Rover 400 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
Model | Intrigue | 400 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |