2005 Rover 25 vs. 1995 Rover 414i
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 414i. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 414i would be higher. Both 2005 Rover 25 and 1995 Rover 414i are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 414i (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 414i weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. 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, 1995 Rover 414i (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 414i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 25 | 1995 Rover 414i | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 25 | 414i |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
