Rover 414

Rover 400 1990 1.4 petrol description

Sedan Rover 414 has been produced from January, 1991 to May, 1993. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 92 horsepower on 6250 rpm and torque 122 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Rover 400 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Rover 414 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 414 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 169 km/h.

Rover 414 fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Rover 400 1990

Rover 414 technical data

Model: Rover 414
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1991. January ... 1993. May 
Engine: 1396 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 92 HP ON 6250 RPM Torque: 122 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 169 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.37m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Rover 414 engine 14K4F

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1396 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 75 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Rover 414 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 83 - 103 HP ON 6250 RPM
Torque 110 - 123 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Rover 25 Rover 200 Rover 45

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Rover 400 sedan [1990 - 1995] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 414 Jan 1991 — Mai 1993

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 92 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 414 Mai 1993 — Jan 1995 1.4 Petrol 103 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 416 Jan 1991 — Jan 1995 1.6 Petrol 112 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 416 Jan 1991 — Apr 1994

Only version with automatic transmission

1.6 Petrol 112 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Rover 400 1990 1.6 416 GTI 1.6 Petrol 122 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 418 D Turbo Jul 1991 — Mai 1993

Most powerfull diesel version (88 HP)

1.8 Diesel 88 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 400 1991 1.9 418 D Jan 1991 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 67 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 420 Jan 1992 — Jan 1994

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 400 1993 2.0 420 Turbo Jan 1993 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull petrol version (200 HP)

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
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