2008 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Ractis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Ractis would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Ractis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
