1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 111 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | 037 Rallye | 200 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |