2000 Rover 45 vs. 1996 Toyota Venture

To start off, 2000 Rover 45 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Rover 45.

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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 45. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 45.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Rover 45 1996 Toyota Venture
Make Rover Toyota
Model 45 Venture
Year Released 2000 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1394 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 102 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 127 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2510 mm


 

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