1990 Renault 21 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault 21 (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 21 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 21 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
