2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A3 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Rover Streetwise. 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, 2003 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A3 | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
