2003 Rover City vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover City (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover City should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Rover City.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | City | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
