2002 Rover 45 vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2002 Rover 45 and 2002 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Rover 45. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 385 kg more than 2002 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Subaru Outback (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45. 2002 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2002 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2002 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 45 | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 45 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
