2003 Rover City vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 117 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | City | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
