2001 Rover 45 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2001 Rover 45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 149 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, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 45 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
