1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, both 1993 Holden Commodore and 1993 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 465 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.
Because 1993 Holden Commodore 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 1993 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1993 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1993 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Commodore | 200 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
