1988 Holden Barina vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Barina | 200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
