1993 Rover 200 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
