1999 Rover 800 vs. 1999 Acura CL
To start off, both 1999 Rover 800 and 1999 Acura CL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 800 (173 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Acura CL. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura CL weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Rover 800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 800 | 1999 Acura CL | |
| Make | Rover | Acura |
| Model | 800 | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2715 mm |
