1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 1995 Rover 200

To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200.

Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Jaguar Kensington. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 1995 Rover 200
Make Jaguar Rover
Model Kensington 200
Year Released 1990 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 89 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2510 mm


 

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