2005 Rover 45 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
