1983 Renault 14 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 14 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1983 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 14. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Renault 14 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 14 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1218 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
