1989 Renault 4 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 4 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
