2000 Rover 45 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 111 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, 2000 Rover 45 (189 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 45 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
