2007 Acura TL vs. 1997 Rover 800
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 800 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 800 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1997 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Acura | Rover |
| Model | TL | 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
