2003 Rover City vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 7 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 289 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | City | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
