2003 Rover 45 vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2003 Rover 45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Camry weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 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 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover 45 | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
