1979 Buick Century vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Century | 200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
