2001 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 600 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 45 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
