1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | 200 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
