1988 Opel Corsa vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. Both 1988 Opel Corsa and 1993 Rover 200 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. 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 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Corsa | 200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
