1999 Rover 800 vs. 2004 Saturn L
To start off, 2004 Saturn L is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 800 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 800 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Saturn L. 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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 800 | 2004 Saturn L | |
| Make | Rover | Saturn |
| Model | 800 | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
