2003 Rover City vs. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe weights approximately 40 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, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | |
| Make | Rover | Saturn |
| Model | City | Sports Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
