1963 Rover P6 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Rover P6 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | P6 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
