2000 Rover 45 vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2000 Rover 45 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 45 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 45. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 45 | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 45 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
