2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, both 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo and 2003 Rover City were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,898 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 335 kg more than 2003 Rover City. 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 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | Vaneo | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1898 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
