1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Taft | 200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
