2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Rover 25
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cerato and 2008 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cerato (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cerato weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Kia Cerato (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2008 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Cerato | 25 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
