2003 Rover 45 vs. 2003 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2003 Rover 45 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. Both 2003 Rover 45 and 2003 Rover Streetwise are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover Streetwise.
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 Rover 45 (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover 45 | 2003 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 45 | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
