1980 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
