2005 Rover 45 vs. 2011 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 6 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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Daewoo Lacetti. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Rover 45.
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 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daewoo Lacetti. 2005 Rover 45 has automatic transmission and 2011 Daewoo Lacetti has manual transmission. 2011 Daewoo Lacetti 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 Rover 45 | 2011 Daewoo Lacetti | |
| Make | Rover | Daewoo |
| Model | 45 | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
