2004 Holden UTE vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, both 2004 Holden UTE and 2004 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden UTE weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden UTE | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | UTE | 45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
