1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 895 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |
