2005 Rover 25 vs. 2004 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 25 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Cerato weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Rover 25.
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, 2004 Kia Cerato (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25. 2004 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 25 | 2004 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Rover | Kia |
Model | 25 | Cerato |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |