2003 Rover City vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 794 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | City | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
