2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod vs. 2001 Rover 45
To start off, both 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod and 2001 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod weights approximately 197 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (178 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm). This means 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod | 2001 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | XR 8 Xplod | 45 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 54 L |
