2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude and 2008 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 Mazda Etude (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Etude | 45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
