Looks like the Moto E will be a little easier to root and ROM with Motorola officially letting you unlock the bootloader
Phandroid article:
Moto E officially added to Motorola’s Bootloader Unlock program
List of phones on the Bootloader Unlock Program:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
Phandroid article:
Moto E officially added to Motorola’s Bootloader Unlock program
List of phones on the Bootloader Unlock Program:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215