1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 920 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
