2002 Rover 45 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Rover 45 and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Rover 45. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 325 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.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (301 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 45 | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 45 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
