2003 Rover City vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 290 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, 2003 Rover City (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Rover City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2003 Rover City has manual transmission. 2003 Rover City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | City | Prius |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
