1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 765 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | MK IX | 200 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
