Rover 400 1990 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 139 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Rover 400 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 400 engine produces 51 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.0 | |
| Rover 400 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 400 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 400) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Rover 400 is smaller. Rover 400 is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Sierra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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