2008 Rover 45 vs. 2008 Rover 25

To start off, both 2008 Rover 45 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 50 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 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 45 2008 Rover 25
Make Rover Rover
Model 45 25
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 190 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 9.9 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 1180 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 50 L