1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 288 GTO | 200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
