2005 Opel Agila vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, both 2005 Opel Agila and 2005 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila. 2005 Rover 45 has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Agila | 45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
