2000 Rover 45 vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Auris (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Rover 45. 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, 2008 Toyota Auris (158 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 45. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Auris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 45 | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Auris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
