1974 Citroen SM vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen SM would be higher. At 2,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Citroen SM. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen SM weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen SM (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen SM | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | SM | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
